When candidates are issued any candidacy document or file a document, it is recorded here. This is NOT an official list of candidates.
Candidate filing closes on March 6, 2026. Until that time, this is an UNOFFICIAL list of persons interested in running for office in November. The incumbent's name has been provided for information purposes only.
U.S. Representative in Congress 18th District
Incumbent: Zoe Lofgren
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501 Filed |
Signatures in lieu Petition Issued |
Nomination Petition Issued |
Declaration of Candidacy Issued |
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U.S. Representative in Congress 19th District
Incumbent: Jimmy Panetta
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501 Filed |
Signatures in lieu Petition Issued |
Nomination Petition Issued |
Declaration of Candidacy Issued |
| Sean Dougherty |
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12/19/2025 |
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State Assembly 28th District
Incumbent: Gail Pellerin
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501 Filed |
Signatures in lieu Petition Issued |
Nomination Petition Issued |
Declaration of Candidacy Issued |
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State Assembly 29th District
Incumbent: Robert Rivas
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501 Filed |
Signatures in lieu Petition Issued |
Nomination Petition Issued |
Declaration of Candidacy Issued |
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State Assembly 30th District
Incumbent: Dawn Addis
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501 Filed |
Signatures in lieu Petition Issued |
Nomination Petition Issued |
Declaration of Candidacy Issued |
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Superior Court Judge - Office 1
Incumbent: Nancy A. de la Peña
| Candidate Name |
501 Filed |
Signatures in lieu Petition Issued |
Nomination Petition Issued |
Declaration of Candidacy Issued |
| Nancy A. de la Peña |
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12/19/2025 |
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Superior Court Judge - Office 2
Incumbent: Timothy Schmal
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501 Filed |
Signatures in lieu Petition Issued |
Nomination Petition Issued |
Declaration of Candidacy Issued |
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Superior Court Judge - Office 3
Incumbent: Stephen Siegel
| Candidate Name |
501 Filed |
Signatures in lieu Petition Issued |
Nomination Petition Issued |
Declaration of Candidacy Issued |
| Jay Rorty |
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12/19/2025 |
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Superior Court Judge - Office 4
Incumbent: Denine Guy
| Candidate Name |
501 Filed |
Signatures in lieu Petition Issued |
Nomination Petition Issued |
Declaration of Candidacy Issued |
| Denine Guy |
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12/19/2025 |
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Superior Court Judge - Office 7
Incumbent: Erika Ziegenhorn
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501 Filed |
Signatures in lieu Petition Issued |
Nomination Petition Issued |
Declaration of Candidacy Issued |
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Superior Court Judge - Office 8
Incumbent: Mandy Tovar
| Candidate Name |
501 Filed |
Signatures in lieu Petition Issued |
Nomination Petition Issued |
Declaration of Candidacy Issued |
| Mandy M Tovar |
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12/19/2025 |
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County Supervisor - 3rd District
Incumbent: Justin Cummings
| Candidate Name |
501 Filed |
Signatures in lieu Petition Issued |
Nomination Petition Issued |
Declaration of Candidacy Issued |
| Justin Cummings |
6/17/2025 |
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County Supervisor - 4th District
Incumbent: Felipe Hernandez
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501 Filed |
Signatures in lieu Petition Issued |
Nomination Petition Issued |
Declaration of Candidacy Issued |
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Assessor-Recorder
Incumbent: Sheri Thomas
| Candidate Name |
501 Filed |
Signatures in lieu Petition Issued |
Nomination Petition Issued |
Declaration of Candidacy Issued |
| Sherri Thomas |
12/22/2025 |
12/19/2025 |
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Auditor-Controller-Treasurer-Tax Collector
Incumbent: Laura Bowers
| Candidate Name |
501 Filed |
Signatures in lieu Petition Issued |
Nomination Petition Issued |
Declaration of Candidacy Issued |
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County Clerk
Incumbent: Tricia Webber
| Candidate Name |
501 Filed |
Signatures in lieu Petition Issued |
Nomination Petition Issued |
Declaration of Candidacy Issued |
| Tricia Webber |
12/19/2025 |
12/19/2025 |
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County Superintendent of Schools
Incumbent: Faris Sabbah
| Candidate Name |
501 Filed |
Signatures in lieu Petition Issued |
Nomination Petition Issued |
Declaration of Candidacy Issued |
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City of Santa Cruz, Mayor (File with the Santa Cruz City Clerk)
Incumbent: Fred Keeley
| Candidate Name |
501 Filed |
Signatures in lieu Petition Issued |
Nomination Petition Issued |
Declaration of Candidacy Issued |
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N/A |
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City of Santa Cruz, Councilmember - District 4 (File with the Santa Cruz City Clerk)
Incumbent: Scott Newsome
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501 Filed |
Signatures in lieu Petition Issued |
Nomination Petition Issued |
Declaration of Candidacy Issued |
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N/A |
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City of Santa Cruz, Councilmember - District 6 (File with the Santa Cruz City Clerk)
Incumbent: Renée Golder
| Candidate Name |
501 Filed |
Signatures in lieu Petition Issued |
Nomination Petition Issued |
Declaration of Candidacy Issued |
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N/A |
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